{"product_id":"wild-by-design","title":"Wild by Design: Naturalistic Gardening for Modern Australian Landscapes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy: Tim Pilgrim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#1 Best Seller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHow to create a biodiverse, climate-proof, plant-driven garden for any space, inspired by the beauty of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e'An essential book for anyone exploring the wilder side of gardening.' Paul Bangay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWild by Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Tim Pilgrim shares the joys of naturalistic gardening - an approach inspired by the dynamic beauty of untamed plants, the garden as wildlife habitat, the rhythm of the seasons, our future climate, and the visual rewards of relaxing our need for control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith stunning photography by Martina Gemmola, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWild by Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents the creative inspiration, information and tools you'll need to create your own plant-driven naturalistic garden, whether you're starting with an existing garden or a blank slate. Learn about: \u003cbr\u003e• soil \u003cbr\u003e• materials \u003cbr\u003e• composition \u003cbr\u003e• propagation \u003cbr\u003e• maintenance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs well, Tim shares a detailed pictorial guide to his 100 most trusted and useful plants for naturalistic compositions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than a how-to guide, though, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWild by Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a deep reflection on the naturalistic movement in an Australian context, capturing the change, texture, climate, looseness and light that make Australian naturalistic gardens unique in the world. It's a book for ambitious home gardeners both urban and rural, as well as professional landscape designers exploring new philosophies of gardening, and anyone who finds joy in gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBased on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Central Victoria, Tim Pilgrim is renowned for his naturalistic gardens. With almost two decades of experience, Tim has developed a distinct style that blends the traditional and the modern. His formal horticultural training provides a strong foundation in hands-on skills, and a deep understanding of how plantings work in the real world. He is known for his emphasis on sustainable, considered plantings that are suited to local climates, and his plant selections are highly regarded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his garden designs, Tim draws on the work of contemporary innovators and their ethereal styles. The outcome is a much sought-after naturalistic aesthetic, applied to the Australian landscape. A true plantsman, Tim uses his exceptional plant knowledge and natural eye to create immersive planting design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has worked in some of Australia's most renowned gardens including the Garden of St Erth (Diggers), Sefton and Paul Bangay's Stonefields, and his work has been featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCountry Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAustralian House \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, The Design Files and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e among other publications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWild by Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is his first book.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAn essential book for anyone exploring the wilder side of gardening.' Paul Bangay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWild by Design\u003c\/span\u003e contains some of the most succinct and disarmingly insightful definitions of naturalistic gardening that I've read anywhere. There's such a clarity of purpose here - in both the garden designs, and the writing about this broad and infinitely engaging topic.' Michael McCoy, The Gardenist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Tim has very successfully synthesised some nebulous concepts into practical ideas. His modesty, candour, romanticism, intellect and art come through beautifully in his writing.' Simon Rickard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'One of the most useful and beautiful books I have seen on modern planting design in Australia.' Claire Takacs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Through considered perspectives and carefully selected case studies,\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e Wild by Design\u003c\/span\u003e illuminates how beauty emerges from working with, rather than against, nature. Lovely reading for anyone seeking to create an authentic, place-based garden that nourishes both the land and the heart.' Jac Semmler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Congratulations to Tim for bringing his joyous garden designs to a well-crafted and richly textured book. I recommend it to those with an interest in plants and reimagining their garden as both a place for repose and nature.' 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